Emily is described as a “likeable, focused and driven ballerina,” someone who “does everything she can to help keep the peace in her family.” Visiting Los Angeles for the holiday, “Emily uses all her grace and poise to juggle the different temperaments of her family while preparing for the festivities.”

In the same episode, Ryan Kennedy is set to reprise his role as Sharon’s opinionated son Ricky, who was first seen in an August episode.